Battle Creek honors legendary coach Bob Schnitzler with special event

A Night With Coach drew a crowd of hundreds for an evening of stories shared by Battle Creek greats, Schnitzler himself and his wife Lorraine.

September 30, 2026Updated: September 30, 2026

By Michael Shively

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Regional

Lynne Walz, Ben Steffen discuss Nebraska budget during Kearney campaign stop

Lynne Walz, Ben Steffen discuss Nebraska budget during Kearney campaign stop

Grandfather travels 3,400 miles from Iceland to surprise UNK soccer player

Grandfather travels 3,400 miles from Iceland to surprise UNK soccer player

Rain, Top Teams Dominate Day One of State Softball

Rain, Top Teams Dominate Day One of State Softball

Hastings Council Reconsidering Animal Shelter Negotiations

Hastings Council Reconsidering Animal Shelter Negotiations

Nearly 1,000 students explore career opportunities at Kearney event

Nearly 1,000 students explore career opportunities at Kearney event

Grand Island's Nova-Tech advances to final four in Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition

Grand Island's Nova-Tech advances to final four in Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition

State

Lynne Walz, Ben Steffen discuss Nebraska budget during Kearney campaign stop

Grandfather travels 3,400 miles from Iceland to surprise UNK soccer player

Major flood control design work to get underway

Bond reduced for Gordon man facing child sexual abuse material and enticement charges

Warrant issued for Gordon man after missing sentencing in 2022 drug case

Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants wish for Gurley family

Sports

Rain, Top Teams Dominate Day One of State Softball

Inside Nebraska's First Loss + Keys to defeating the Ducks

Lady Raiders Hold Off Chadron in Four Sets

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dordt Recap, Northwestern Preview

Norris fifth in Class B, EMF's Klooz fifth in Class C at 2026 Girls Golf Championships

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer